Practical Real Estate

Buying

Find Your Next Home

The very first step is to identify your purchasing power by getting in touch with a lender to get pre-approved! I am happy to provide recommendations for lenders who can get you from application to close quickly and thoroughly. A mortgage pre-approval and an Agency Relationship Contract are prerequisites to the most fun part — seeing homes.

My goal is to make the whole process as simple and straightforward as possible. Here’s how I can support you during the process:

  • Clarifying your must-haves — Helping to clarify what matters most to you as you sort and define what is a “must-have” vs. a “nice-to-have.”
  • Showings— Scheduling and conducting showings (the fun part!).
  • Offers & negotiation — I’ll always aim to get you the best possible deal while taking all factors into consideration — the buying price, closing costs, repair credits, etc.
  • Title & ownership — Helping you find a title company to handle the transaction and ensure you walk away with free and clear ownership.
  • Inspections— I can provide recommendations on thorough inspectors, schedule the inspection if you prefer, and help you make sense of what matters most in the inspection report — as well as make sure we’re hitting contract deadlines for inspections and responses.
  • Navigating the mortgage process — Staying in touch with your mortgage agent, answering questions, and providing the required documents to the Seller’s Agent in a timely fashion.
  • Closing the sale — Making it a stress-free day by helping you prepare for what to expect — which is usually just lots of signatures and walking away with keys to your new home!

What’s an Agency Relationship Contract?

As of 2024, Pennsylvania requires buyers to sign one of these before an agent can show you homes. It’s a simple agreement that spells out how we’ll work together, how I get paid (typically covered by the seller at closing), and how long the arrangement lasts. No hidden fees, no legalese — and it means you have a dedicated agent legally obligated to represent your interests. Questions? Let’s chat.

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